Standing Postures

Uttanasana or Standing Forward Bend (also Forward Fold, Deep Forward Fold) is another staple of asana practice; a simple bend from the hips, it begins to warm up the body for movement during yoga practice. Uttanasana is a gentle stretch forward which opens the hips, brings space between the vertebrae as well as stretching the often neglected muscles of the feet and ankles.

Triangle Pose is a beautiful posture that deeply stretches the entire side of the body, the shoulders, arms and legs; in this posture we explore the shapes the body can take as well as opening the ribcage, the shoulder joint and the chest.

Trikonasana is a good posture for relieving stiffness in the legs, hips and shoulders. Using blocks can easily modify this posture.

Tadasana is a crucial posture in yoga practice and is the alternative to beginning your practice from a seated posture. In Mountain Pose we are rooted in the Earth, peacefully grounded and balanced on the four corners of our feet, reaching quietly for the Sky.

This is one of the most well known asanas around, and takes its name from the posture assumed by happy dogs and sleepy dogs stretching everywhere. Ahdo Mukha Svanasana is part of the Sun Salutation, Moon Salutation and appears in most yoga sequences of every discipline. Downward dog is invigorating, toning and restful for the entire body.